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Best of Bedford with Peter Budek
I returned to my home town of Bedford in order to establish The Eagle Bookshop in 1991. What began as…
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Bedford Flea
Sunday 20 May, St Paul’s Square, Bedford / 11am – 4pm Inspired by traditional French brocante markets and launching on…
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What’s On Highlights
Stargazing Evening Wednesday 9 May from 7pm, stargazing from 8.30pm at Ready Steady Roll, Join astronomer Seb Jay in the…
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#bedfordindies: St Cuthbert’s Arcade to launch
26 St Cuthbert’s Street, Bedford MK40 3JG The excitement is mounting as 1 June sees the launch of St Cuthbert’s Arcade, a unique one-stop-shop of 18 independent small businesses all under one roof – and we can’t wait! Following extensive renovations and repairs, the building work is now complete and the new tenants are beginning…
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Rogan’s Books to host Philip Pullman as part of Independent Bookshop Week
Rogan’s Books on Castle Lane, Bedford has been chosen as one of just three independent bookshops throughout the UK to host a unique day with best-selling author Philip Pullman CBE as part of this year’s Independent Bookshop Week (16th – 23rd June). Mr Pullman will come to Bedford on Monday 18th June and his visit will include…
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Mental Health Awareness Week 14 – 20 May
by Hannah Brown @aneartohear Mental health awareness week (14th – 20th May) gives us the perfect opportunity to bring our souls and voices together in unity, raising awareness, breaking stigmas and increasing dialogue. Just like physical health, we all have mental health, and just like when our bodies become sick or unwell so can our brains….
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Best of Bedford with Peter Budek
I returned to my home town of Bedford in order to establish The Eagle Bookshop in 1991. What began as a small room and a dream has expanded into six rooms and two buildings full of bookish treasures together with a community art gallery. Surrounded by books and people who love books, life is pretty…
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Theatre Highlights from Paula Walker
Here’s a few of the highlights from the many theatre shows on in Bedford this month! Enjoy! The Place Theatre The Pantaloons: War Of The Worlds Fri 11th & Sat 12th May 7.30pm Full £12 | Concessions £10 You will need to zap it like a laser to grab tickets for this show –…
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Bedford Flea
Sunday 20 May, St Paul’s Square, Bedford / 11am – 4pm Inspired by traditional French brocante markets and launching on Sunday 20th May, Bedford Flea is a unique, eclectic market of quirky collectables, fabulous furniture, pre-loved books, vintage, vinyl, jewellery, clothing, street food and Charles Wells’ beer. From 11am – 4pm, Bedford Flea is the…
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What’s On Highlights
Stargazing Evening Wednesday 9 May from 7pm, stargazing from 8.30pm at Ready Steady Roll, Join astronomer Seb Jay in the peaceful Sharnbrook countryside to learn about the stars and constellations visible this summer, and discover planets you can see with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope. Ready Steady Roll, Ivy Lodge, Sharnbrook, Bedford, MK44…
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Charles Wells given green light for new £13m brewery complex
Great news, beer fans! Bedford-based brewer, Charles Wells is a step closer to realising its ambition of a new £13 million brewery complex with the news that its planning application has been approved by Bedford Borough Council’s planning committee. Work will begin in August at the Fairhill site, just off the A6 in Bedford, on…
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Unique Bedford: George James Bridal
8 -12 Bromham Road, Bedford MK40 2QA tel: 01234 353275 georgejamesbridal.com The multi-award winning boutique, George James Bridal is owned by Nicola Weeks and you would be hard-pressed to find someone better suited to their job. Nicola is quite honestly the friendliest and most empathetic person I have ever met; genuinely interested in other people…
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Read the May issue online NOW!
It’s here! Yes, Spring has finally sprung and the May issue of the Bedford Clanger has hit the streets. This month’s bumper 24 pager features Bedford Film Festival, Bedford Flea, FoodDrunk at Esquires, an interview with sometime Bedford-resident and Skids’ frontman, Richard Jobson and the Eagle Bookshop’s Peter Budek share’s his Best of Bedford. We…